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I have 2 brass gaslights from the late 19th Century. Perfect for OHJ enthusiasts who wants an authentic look and feel to their home. One light is a 3-arm up, the other has 3-arms up and 3-down.…Continue

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"There is an important step to finishing interior doors with orange shellac and that is the preparation of the exposed wood. Once free of the old finishes (scraping, sanding or both) the wood needs a refreshing drink of moisture to preclude the…"

"Good points Casey. I have witnessed the characteristics you describe in the shellac I've used as well. However, I must admit I've disregarded them thinking they were a combination of undissolved color pigment.…"

"How do you know it is half wax? And, so what if it is? How would a finish that is half wax feel or react to use when it has hardened? Is your recommendation directed toward the use of shellac as a sealer or a vehicle to achieve the…"

"I've never heard of "amber" shellac but I know well "orange" shellac and that may be the difference that you are not seeing in the results. My 1896 house was entirely white pine and when I used Orange Shellac they…"

"All the old mortars had cement in them, its the proportion of lime that made it compatible with old brick that wasn't fired to the high temperatures of todays brick. As a result, the old stuff will spall crack and loose its face if too…"

"This is the recipe we used in the East Row Historic District in Newport, KY. However, in our area most homes have 19th century brick. I don't know if you must use the same care with slate. Nevertheless, here is our recipe for…"

"I also had an 1896 house that had original wood nearly untouched by a paint brush (1 door). They used Shellac and Spar Varnish in those days but the latter mostly on exposed outdoor locations. You can test this by putting mineral spirits…"

"I restored 4 Rookwood fireplaces in my house and all the slate was attached with mortar. So, the thin set idea you received from Dublin is close. However, caulk isn't strong enough to stand the weight. You can use old brick as…"

"No tricks to getting them unstuck. Use a utility knife to do your best to cut thru the caulk and try not to damage the tracks that the windows run in. Its hard work so take it slowly and you will also need the help of a pry bar to nudge…"

"Hi Sandy,
Both lights are available. Please email or call me directly for pricing and more detail. There are bonus features for each light that make these lights very desirable for collectors and people who are interested in authenticity…"

"I am always on the look for nice old gas lights. Others may not know how nice they would be for their house until they see pictures. But in my case, I have already installed converted gas lights in most rooms of my house, so they have to…"

I have 2 brass gaslights from the late 19th Century. Perfect for OHJ enthusiasts who wants an authentic look and feel to their home. One light is a 3-arm up, the other has 3-arms up and 3-down. Pictures of each are attached. For more details contact me at: rhimmel@centurylink.net or call 303 453-1975.See More